1
as in extensive
having considerable extent
it could once be said that the sun never set on the far-flung British Empire
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2
as in away
not close in time or space
traveled to far-flung towns that had not seen a doctor in years
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Recent Examples of far-flung
Researchers are actively looking at the issues which are far-flung.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But journeys needn’t be that far-flung, with hotels from Hawaii to Austria now offering stargazing activities.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
Growing up, the idea of winning even one world championship always seemed far-flung to Verstappen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific.
—Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But journeys needn’t be that far-flung, with hotels from Hawaii to Austria now offering stargazing activities.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
Growing up, the idea of winning even one world championship always seemed far-flung to Verstappen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific.
—Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Drawing from her extensive experience in content development for award-winning productions and emergent networks, Luisa will guide participants through the end-to-end process of production, from concept development to distribution.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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There is no better experience than spending the day at your favorite team's stadium or even hitting the road to watch the squad play in one of the many iconic away stadiums across the league.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Prior to Monday’s report, the Commanders had been a team rumored to be the away team against the Dolphins.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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Following the high-level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, both sides issued a rare joint statement to temporarily lower most tariffs on each other’s goods, while working toward a broader agreement.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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And Answers For Friday, May 23 This rise in plush charms and toy-like accessories aligns with a broader cultural movement: the kidult trend.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The trick was to keep them distant and yet connected, and find ways to not make the audience wait to see their chemistry, because the John Corbett and Sarah Jessica Parker chemistry is undeniable and a gift.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Within 23 hours, the signals will be as far from Earth as NASA’s Voyager 1, the world’s most distant spacecraft at more than 15 billion miles in interstellar space.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who controls the agenda, keeps a close eye on the clock in the final days as numerous lawmakers want their bills on a wide variety of issues to pass in a scramble before the midnight adjournment.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Homelessness among veterans, young people and families was down by wide margins.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The crowd just continued to swell — a sign that the buzz over Hudson’s set was hitting the far reaches of the festival site — and the star of the hour seemed to be having the time of her life.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Coronado’s restaurant is on the far end of the plaza.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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Paging Stevie Young and his steady, sweeping right arm.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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However, as currently written, the legislation would create sweeping limitations that affect far more than high-risk transactions, including everyday residential purchases.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Nevertheless, the play highlighted three under-the-radar players who have been critical for this Panthers team on their latest deep playoff run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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